Sermons on Kingdom Authority:

Who Says So? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 29, 2010

If we are going to respect and commit to obey the commandments we have a right to know "Who says so? By Whose authority?"

“Law & Order: SPU – Who Says So?” Exodus 20:1-2; Mt. 22:34-40 The church I served in Grand Rapids had a lot of acreage and had turned part of it into 3 softball diamonds. Monday - Thursday nights, all summer long, various church leagues played their slow-pitch games there. Three ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Listen To The Expert

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 16, 2025

Why do people in church listen to doctors and lawyers but not pastors?

Listen to the Expert Luke 13:31-35 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 13:31 At that very time some Pharisees approached, saying to Him, “Go away and leave this place, because aHerod wants to kill You.” 32 And He said to them, “Go and tell that 1fox, ‘Behold, I am casting out demons and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: United Methodist

"Silenced By Jesus"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 29, 2015

A sermon about allowing Jesus to silence the demons which seek to destroy you.

"Silenced by Jesus" Mark 1:21-28 Pastor Neil Cole tells the story about a young man named Sean. Sean was an outstanding musician before drugs took everything from him. Sean had sold all his instruments to feed his speed habit. He had lost all his jobs because he would often steal to buy ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: United Methodist

Until The Harvest PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore God's discernment and authority, as illustrated in the Parable of the Wheat and Tares, and encourages believers to seek wisdom in discerning the good from the bad in their own lives while trusting in God's perfect timing.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. I hope y'all are feeling blessed today! We're going to dive into a very interesting piece of Scripture today from the book of Matthew, chapter 13, verses 24-30. It's the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares. Before we get started, let me share a quote ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Topics: Both Grow, God Authorizes Harvest

The Danger Of Anger Series

Contributed by Allen James on Mar 8, 2010

The second message in a 7-Part Series, Shift - A New Way of Thinking. Today's message from Matthew 5:21-26 explores Jesus' thoughts on anger.

The Danger of Anger • Matthew 5:21-26 Opening: What makes you angry? Maybe it’s when someone cuts you off in traffic. It could be rude ppl or arrogant ppl who think they know all the answers. Maybe your spouse makes you angry… He always leaves his dirty socks inside-out on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking A Father

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Feb 26, 2012

We are presented with two choices: so accept God as our Father, or to affiliate with the father of lies.

Let us pray. Heavenly Father, you have chosen the weak things of this world to shame the strong: send your Holy Spirit to enliven my words, and to open our ears, that your Word may fall as seed upon good ground, prepared for planting and ready to yield a good fruit; we ask this in the Name of the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:37-46

Denomination: Anglican

Guidepost Two – When Obedience Clashes With Culture Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 26, 2025

Christians honor civil authority, but when obedience to people means disobedience to God, they obey Him with courage, humility, and unshakable joy.

The council chamber in Jerusalem was tense. Leaders of the Sanhedrin gathered in a semicircle, their robes still and their eyes sharp. In the center stood a handful of Galilean fishermen who had been arrested for one reason: they would not stop speaking the name of Jesus. The high priest leaned ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:29, 1 Peter 2:13-17, Romans 13:1-4, Acts 5:41

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Secret No Longer Sermon Iii: To Love And To Cherish But Never To Part Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Apr 6, 2020

As children of God, forever together we shall be God's Family if we belong to God's Son - which makes us special, valuable, cherished in God's sight now and for eternity.

TO LOVE AND TO CHERISH NOT ‘TIL DEATH DO US PART BUT NEVER TO PART Perhaps you and yours, like me and mine, included in your wedding vows the traditional pledge to love and to cherish ‘til death do us part. We really meant it! We never gave it a second thought! And ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-8

Your Throne O, God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 31, 2013

To show that GOD is our King and Ruler.

I. EXORDIUM: Is GOD Your King? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is our King and Ruler. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 1:8 (Amplified Bible) 1:8 But as to the Son, He says to Him, Your throne, O God, is forever and ever (to the ages of the ages), and the scepter of Your ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Kingdom? Kids’ Stuff! - Mark 10:13-16 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 8, 2024

Like any exclusive club, the kingdom of God has entrance requirements that exclude most people. This message shows how you can know if you are in or out, and what the implications are for your daily life.

Mark 10:13 People were bringing little children to Jesus to have him touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. 14 When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. 15 I tell ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16, Matthew 19:13-15, Luke 18:15-17

Love Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Js Collins on Mar 14, 2012

Set values for the unconditional believer- Realizing the obedience is the key to blessings

Love your enemies Luke 6:27-36 27 ¶ "But I say to you who hear: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28. "Bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use you. 29. "To him who strikes you on the one cheek, offer the other also. And from him, who takes away your cloak, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Free Access" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Aug 27, 2005

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that they have FREE ACCESS to God’s kingdom - which authorizes them to have keys to binding their barriers/obstacles and loosing their blessings through PRAYER.

28 August 2005 by Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Ulchi Focus Lens Busan, South Korea Big Idea: Prayer is a key tool which grants ACCESS to bind barriers/obstacles and to loose blessings for believers. References: Esther 1:14 (And the next unto him was Carshena, Shethar, Admatha, Tarshish, Meres, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon – Maintaining A Mission-Minded Focus Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 4, 2023

Maintaining a mission-minded focus means resolving inner conflict quickly and openly by showing concern for all and valuing all, but also by delegating authority to others that leads to unity. A model for kingdom building!

Sermon – Maintaining a Mission-Minded Focus Scripture Lesson: Acts 6:1-7 “But as the believers rapidly multiplied, there were rumblings of discontent. The Greek-speaking believers complained about the Hebrew-speaking believers, saying that their widows were being discriminated against in the daily ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7, Acts 4:34-35, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Methodist

King Solomon Series

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 6, 2023

King Solomon with the wisdom of God yielded or controlled God’s tremendous power and authority. What Solomon accomplished in the growth of his kingdom with the wisdom of God is far greater than King David.

King Solomon with the wisdom of God yielded or controlled God’s tremendous power and authority. What Solomon accomplished in the growth of his kingdom with the wisdom of God is far greater than King David. Solomon conquered or controlled many other kingdoms without fighting any battles. David was a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 4:32, 1 Kings 4:33

Plastic Faith

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Sep 26, 2025

Artificial leaves look healthy but produce nothing. In Mark 11 Jesus exposes leaf-only religion: a fig tree with no fruit, a crowded temple with no prayer, faith without forgiveness, and leaders without surrender. He clears space for real life with God—fruit, prayer, forgiveness, and obedience.

An artificial plant looks impressive. But it produces nothing. You could easily buy one at a store with thought that it will "bring life to any room." And—sure—it brings the appearance of life. The leaves stay green. They never drop. It never needs water. In fact, if I tried to water it, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational